Estimation Methods Are Also Referred to as

question 29

Multiple Choice

Estimation methods are also referred to as

• A)prediction methods.
• B)clustering methods.
• C)association methods.
• D)supervised methods.

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Definitions:

Error Variable

A variable in statistical models that represents the deviation of observed values from the predicted values, reflecting unexplained or random variation.

Normal

Referring to a bell-shaped distribution that is symmetric about its mean, used in statistics to describe well-behaved data sets.

Total Variation

The overall measure of the spread or dispersion of a set of data points from the mean or expected value.

SSR

Sum of Squares due to Regression, a measure used in statistical analysis to determine the variation explained by the independent variable(s) in a regression model.